Settlement on Use of Central Park’s Great Lawn
Reprinted from New York Times. Read the story here.January 8, 2008 After three years of contentious litigation, the New York City Parks Department agreed Tuesday…
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Central Park Great Lawn Lawsuit Results in Important Victory for Free Speech Rights
Settlement Strikes Down Regulations Banning Mass Assembly Protest The Partnership for Civil Justice has announced today the filing in Court of a landmark settlement agreement…
Groups say Central Park’s lawn may be opened to big rallies
Published by The Associated Press on January 8, 2008 NEW YORK (AP) — Central Park’s Great Lawn might again be used for large public demonstrations…
Bolger – Plaintiffs’ Reply Supporting Sanctions for Discovery Abuse by D.C. 2007
This groundbreaking constitutional rights lawsuit charged that local and federal law enforcement violated the U.S. Constitution by singling out people for arrest based on their…
Editorial on PCJ litigation
“A Black Mark: D.C. police and the FBI need to explain their actions in a 2002 protest incident.” Reprinted from The Washington Post Washington Post…
Bolger – Plaintiffs’ Motion for Sanctions for Discovery Abuse by D.C. 2007
This groundbreaking constitutional rights lawsuit charged that local and federal law enforcement violated the U.S. Constitution by singling out people for arrest based on their…
Police Agree to Protester Reforms
Lawsuit Alleging Abuse During 2001 Inauguration Is Settled Reprinted from The Washington Post The D.C. police department agreed yesterday to pay $685,000 and take steps…
Partnership for Civil Justice Settles Landmark Lawsuit Against D.C. Police
MPD to undertake changes in its police practices and training programs with regard to demonstrations. This lawsuit uncovered and exposed the police department’s long-term domestic…
Civil Rights Group Settles With Police Over Inauguration Protests
Reprinted from The Associated Press The settlement stems from a lawsuit filed by the Partnership for Civil Justice, which alleged that police unlawfully prevented people from approaching…
Bolger – Opinion Denying Def. Motion for Protective Order 2006
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This groundbreaking constitutional rights lawsuit charged that local and federal law enforcement violated the U.S. Constitution by singling out people for arrest based on their…
Great Lawn – Complaint 2004
A legal battle waged by the Partnership for Civil Justice Fund resulted in a settlement in which New York City was required to establish a…